Quick Red Cabbage Recipe –schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl (2024)

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Gerhild (not Oma Gerhild) Naggert's red cabbage recipeis so super simple. It's quick, freezes well, and doesn't stain your hands red! Why? Shhhh (don't tell anyone!) It uses jarred or canned red cabbage.

With the addition of extra ingredients, the resulting red cabbage tastes just like home-made. But, if you're looking for a red cabbage recipe that starts from scratch, check it out below!

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Check out the other "Gerhild's" (my name is Gerhild as well!) and you'll discover this recipe "Rotkohl auf schnelle Art" as the recipe sent in by Gerhild Naggert from Chicago, USA.

Now, it's a way I often make mine as well. Simply, because it's so quick and it tastes so good. Really. I think you'll be surprised.

Oma's Traditional Homemade Red Cabbage

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If you're looking for a recipe for red cabbage that starts from scratch, then check out my own red cabbage.Yes, this is what my son asks for when he comes for a visit. He'll ask for red cabbage ... and not the jarred one. He can really taste the difference.

Personally, I like both. But, as a Mutti and Oma, I'll make the 'from-scratch' kind when family comes!

Gerhild Naggert's comments ...

By using jarred or canned red cabbage, you can forget about the red-stained hands you get by grating the red cabbage. As well, the cooking time is reduced.

Gerhild Naggert says that she's often asked for her recipe, so she's happy to shareit. Since it freezes well, she always has at least 2 to 3 packages in the freezer for emergencies. The microwave is great for reheating it.

Below, you'll find the translated version, complete with the weight/volume conversions for the ingredients.

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Quick Red Cabbage Recipe – schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl

Gerhild (not Oma Gerhild) Naggert's red cabbage recipe, aka Rotkohl, is so super simple. It's quick, freezes well, and doesn't stain your hands red! Why? Shhhh (don't tell anyone!) It uses jarred or canned red cabbage.

With the addition of extra ingredients, the resulting red cabbage tastes just like home-made.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 stripes bacon, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 32-ounce jarred or canned red cabbage
  • 2 medium apples, grated (use coarse side of grater)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt, pepper, sugar
  • red wine (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Fry the bacon in pan until browned.
  2. Add onion and continue frying until onion is golden brown.
  3. Add red cabbage and grated apples.
  4. Add bay leaf. Season with salt, pepper, sugar, and red wine.
  5. Bring to boil and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

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Quick Red Cabbage Recipe made Just like Oma

By Oma Gerhild Fulson
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This easy red cabbage recipe is one of our favourites. It's quick, freezes well, and doesn't stain your hands red!!

Ingredients: red cabbage,bacon,onion,apples,seasonings,red wine,

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FAQs

Quick Red Cabbage Recipe –schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl? ›

Red, firm and dense cabbage is best for this recipe. It is possible to make this recipe with green cabbage too (or just follow my traditional Fermented Cabbage Sauerkraut recipe. Salt: When fermenting, it is important to use kosher salt, pickling salt, or unrefined sea salt.

Can you use red cabbage for sauerkraut? ›

Red, firm and dense cabbage is best for this recipe. It is possible to make this recipe with green cabbage too (or just follow my traditional Fermented Cabbage Sauerkraut recipe. Salt: When fermenting, it is important to use kosher salt, pickling salt, or unrefined sea salt.

How long should you boil red cabbage for? ›

How do you boil red cabbage? Red cabbage can also be boiled. To preserve the crunch, cook in salted boiling water with a teaspoon of vinegar for 5 minutes unless a softer consistency is desired in which case cook for a little longer.

Is Rotkohl good for you? ›

Red cabbage is loaded with beneficial plant compounds and antioxidants. Next to Vitamin C, you can find carotenoids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and kaempferol in cabbage. Anthocyanin has proven to be beneficial for your heart health.

What is the difference between Rotkohl and Blaukraut? ›

In Northern Germany, where I'm from, red cabbage is called Rotkohl. In Central and Western Germany it is called Rotkraut. And in Southern Germany it is called Blaukohl or Blaukraut, which translate to blue cabbage.

Do you add water to cabbage when making sauerkraut? ›

If you did not get enough juice from salting and pounding your cabbage, you can moisten it a little with a brine, using a 1/2 tablespoon unrefined sea salt with 1 cup of filtered water.

What to eat with red cabbage sauerkraut? ›

Sandwich or wrap: Give your favorite hand-held meal (with turkey and avocado, hummus and veggies, roast beef and Swiss cheese) an extra kick with addition of sauerkraut. You will NOT be disappointed. Salad: Pack even more nutritional power into your next Buddha bowl or Superfood Salad with the addition of sauerkraut.

What happens when you add vinegar to red cabbage? ›

The vinegar will turn the cabbage juice red because it is an acid (acetic acid). The baking soda will turn the cabbage juice greenish-yellow because it is a base (sodium bicarbonate).

Why do you soak red cabbage in water? ›

Crisp it up: Shredded cabbage stays perky if it's soaked in cold water. This also helps cut the pungent edge. Drain well before combining with other ingredients.

What is the healthiest way to eat red cabbage? ›

Go raw. Lock in nutrients by eating your cabbage uncooked in salads. Just make sure you slice it very finely.

What happens if I eat red cabbage everyday? ›

There is growing evidence that anthocyanins play a positive role in cardiovascular health and that those who eat foods rich in them (like red cabbage) have a lower risk of heart attacks and heart disease-related death.

Is eating a lot of red cabbage bad for you? ›

Like many vegetables from the Cruciferae family, cabbage can cause gas and bloating. If you're prone to bloating, avoid eating large amounts of cabbage, especially alongside other gas-inducing foods.

Can you eat too much red cabbage? ›

While cabbage offers lots of vitamins and minerals your body needs, there can be a downside to eating cabbage. Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage can cause gas, bloating and diarrhea. It's best to slowly introduce these vegetables into your diet and gradually increase your intake.

Is Napa cabbage better than red cabbage? ›

Napa Cabbage

Its flavor is a little sweeter than green and red cabbage, and the leaves are far more tender, so it's a great choice if you're looking for something more mild. It's a classic addition when filling dumplings or making stir-fries, and it's also great raw in salads and slaws.

Why is red cabbage so good? ›

The whopping amounts of essential minerals in red cabbage makes it one of the best vegetable to have that ensure healthy bone development. The richness of minerals like calcium, magnesium, manganese promotes bone growth and mineral density that guards against osteoporosis, arthritis and other inflammation.

How long does Rotkohl last? ›

Make ahead and storage: You can make the Rotkohl 2-3 days in advance and store it in the fridge in an airtight container after letting it cool down. Freezing: You can also freeze the cooked Rotkohl. Let it cool down, divide it into portions into large freezer bags, and freeze it for up to 3 months.

Can I substitute red cabbage for regular cabbage? ›

Red and green cabbage can be used interchangeably in most recipes.

Is red cabbage the same as sauerkraut? ›

Red cabbage is called “Rotkraut” or sometimes “Blaukraut” in German. It's generally not fermented into Sauerkraut but rather cooked or served raw (coleslaw). “Red cabbage is often used raw for salads and coleslaw .

Does red cabbage taste the same as regular cabbage? ›

While similar in flavor to its green counterpart, red cabbage tends to have a more pronounced earthy taste, complemented by a subtle underlying sweetness. This vibrant vegetable easily elevates coleslaws and salads with its bold color and distinctive crunch.

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